Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
Authorisation to act on an incapacitated person's behalf for Medicare purposes form (MO050)
Use this form if you want to act on behalf of someone who is incapable of managing their own affairs for Medicare services.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
How to claim Pensioner Education Supplement
Complete the steps on this page to claim Pensioner Education Supplement. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Supporting documents for Austudy
When claiming Austudy there’s information and documents you’ll need to complete your claim.
How much Austudy you can get
The amount of Austudy you get depends on how much you earn.
Annual parental income reassessment
If you’re dependent and get Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, we may need your parents’ or guardians’ income details each year.
Residence rules for Youth Allowance
To be eligible for Youth Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.